Stand Up! Speak Out!
on Bias & Bystanders
A Multi-Media Presentation featuring Live Original Music

Implicit Bias Inside and Outside the Workplace-- and What We Can Do About It
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A multi-media presentation developed for professionals to reduce the unconscious bias we all have, in order to increase inclusivity and cultural competence, inside and outside the workplace. Through personal stories, images, video testimonials of neuroscientists and other scholars in the field, participants will gain an understanding of implicit (unconscious) bias: what it is, how it manifests itself, and what we can do about it. Interwoven throughout this session--from scientific findings to a frank look at microaggressions-- the presenter performs several original songs that feature compelling lyrics and improvised solos on tenor and soprano saxophones and flute. The musical component provides balance and helps to create a space in which participants can reflect more openly on some very challenging concepts. We all have unconscious bias, but we CAN de-bias ourselves if we are willing to...


Pause and Practice...
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Self-Observation
  • question gut feelings and snap judgments, ​which are often rooted in bias
Compassion
  • ​see perspectives of others​ by finding ways to venture outside our comfort zones
Moral Courage:
  • ​stand up and speak out when we witness bias-- one of our greatest challenges
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The videos below are embedded into the main presentation (above). Where indicated, they also provide accompaniment for the music performed live.


​Photos by Johannes Oberman
Diversity & Inclusion Summit, NYC Parks & Recreation
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​"Susan raised our employees’ self-awareness and began a difficult yet essential conversation for our organization. I highly recommend her."

Iyana T. Titus, Asst. Commissioner/EEO Officer
New York City Dept. of Parks & Recreation
The Neuroscience of Implicit Bias (ABA)
Help Not Wanted (PBS Newshour)
Prejudice Is the Enemy (original song performed live)
Microaggressions  (Washington State Training Video)
Jay Smooth TEDxTalk (Hampshire College)
Ally (original song performed live)
Compasión (original song performed live)
Dr. Joy DeGruy (Trip to the Grocery Store)
Stand Up! (original song performed live)